A time

For everything there is a season,
And a time for every matter under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to seek, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to throw away;
A time to tear, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate,
A time for war, and a time for peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Indeed there is a time, and who is to say that any time is specific for one feeling... for one action or one thought? Many a time, many of these occur at once in the same individual and us as humans should never take time for granted and simply experience one event or one emotion, but embrace everything we can in the little time we have. When time is up, all that remains shall be regret... and unfortunately we're not the one to decide when the clock stops.

We should not only embrace and celebrate our own lives, but others and embrace relationships between each other... realize the impact we have on each other's lives and how not any one individual can live alone. With so little time, how do we find ways to hate each other, to wage war, a time to refrain, when in shortly it may be a time to die. The time that may come where there are no goodbye's as it is too late.

In our relationships, we don't always appreciate them until their gone... miss them until its too late, or thank them until you've lost the opportunity. Make sure your friends know how much you truly value them, what they've done for you and how they've personally impacted your life.

Take advantage of the little time we have together, but never take advantage of who you have. Never forget your friends, never neglect your friends, never waste the time you have. We have less than you think. Recognize how others have enhanced your lives, how the interactions have improved your life, taught you so much... and be thankful you're not alone. Time is one of the few things we can't get back along with life... so neither of them are to waste.



Rest In Peace - J. Lee - April 1974 - September 2006

A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

You credit Nietzsche and your experience for your wisdom, but I credit you for teaching me so much in the little time we had together. I will forever possess your spirit in me. Thank you so much for everything you gave me. You've touched my life as an individual, as a friend, as an intellect, as a mentor, as a writer, as an artist, and so much more. I'm thankful for the time we had together and I'm thankful that I was blessed with our meeting. I miss you, and I hope that from that better place you're in you're watching over this "lunatic asylum" we've created for ourselves. Watch as I try to make this world a better place... You are amazing Jason; spirit, mind and body... with so much love, so much strength, and I say with honesty, much of me lives in your image hoping someday I will understand half of what you do. Someday, once again I will shake your hand, and we shall speak of the subtleties of life... for now I will continue to attempt to embrace all the little things. I miss you dearly... may you rest in peace.

Black & White

Do you dream in color… do you dream in black and white? One thing’s for sure… life is beautiful, and that is black and white, plain and simple. Beauty however… comes in many colors. We as individuals must learn to recognize the colors and appreciate life. Things change with time… as the leaves fall to the ground, the leaves change in color… showing the beauty that lies beneath. Though things may not always be the same… things may not always look as they did, there is beauty that lies beneath. There are amazing things to uncover. Though it is not always evident, it is important that we look for the colors which can make life beautiful.

Recognize the colors of your life now… and appreciate them. Do not live life caught up in the search for the pot of gold and miss out on the beauty of the rainbow… Let’s embrace our youth and the spring of our lives… embrace the beauty of fall… as in the winter of our lives, its too late to search through the white and find the things we missed out on appreciating in the summer months. Take advantage of every day of every season, as time presses on no matter what, a day ends with one to follow. No way to look back, and no assurance that you’ll be part of the one which follows.

The beauty in our lives can be found in many places, taking colors from those who surround us, we’ll have a beautifully colored palate and our life is gigantic canvas for us to paint the picture of our life on. Never neglect the colors… and avoid conservative use of the canvas… its enormous. Try new things, and embrace what we create. There are little mistakes along the way, but they can be covered up and just a part of the process. There are portions which you may love better than others, but they all contribute to the whole picture. Appreciate the colors… step back and look onto your work of art.

Stand out… be colorful and be noticed. Thank everyone who’s given you a color to use… thank those who’ve filled up your picture with beautiful colors, memories and have made your art beautiful. Thank those who’ve helped put beautiful images on your canvas. Thank those who’ve guided your brush… thank those who’ve fueled your desire to paint... look to those who you’ve painted beautiful things for… and when you’re done you’ll see that you’ll have a beautiful work of art filled with memories, love, friendship, hope, faith and so much more. Make sure your canvas isn’t plain, make sure it’s colorful, and make sure that it is representative of your vision. Never forget the process and never forget… the beauty that lies beneath.